The Downside of Adaptive Engine Technology for the F-35 Fleet
Could the U.S. Air Force’s plan to retrofit its F-35 fleet with new propulsion systems undermine the jet fighter’s much vaunted interoperability?
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Could the U.S. Air Force’s plan to retrofit its F-35 fleet with new propulsion systems undermine the jet fighter’s much vaunted interoperability?
The XA100 is the world’s first flight-weight, three-stream, adaptive cycle engine to run, and could power F-35s by the end of the 2020s.
GE arrives at Farnborough International Airshow with a military portfolio highlighted by progress testing next-generation engines and competitiveness with in-production engines.
The XA100 fighter engine and T901 rotary-wing powerplant programs are making strides, while GE’s existing portfolio continues to show strong sales.
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